During the build-up to the release of The Fate of the Furious, actors Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel got into a feud on social media, with it subsequently emerging that the duo had a falling out during production on the eighth instalment of the Fast & Furious franchise. During an interview with Rolling Stone to […]
Global box office hits record $39.92 billion in 2017
Deadline is reporting that the global box office set a new record in 2017, with a final tally of $39.92 billion – a 6% increase over 2016 – which includes $11.12 billion from North America (down 2.3% on 2016’s $11.4 billion) and a record $28.8 billion from international markets. By close of play on the […]
The Highest Grossing Movies of 2017
Luke Owen explores the highest grossing movies of 2017… Another movie year has come to a close, and what a year it has been. We’ve had five movies from the Marvel and DC movie universes, another entry into Star Wars cannon, and several horror films break into the mainstream media and earn huge money at […]
Universal has crossed the $5 billion mark at the global box office for 2017
Universal has arrived at the significant mark of $5 billion at the global box office. We reported last week that Warner Bros. had managed to eclipse the impressive $5 billion figure at the global box office, and now their rival studio, Universal, has also achieved the feat. This is the second time in Universal’s 105 […]
The Fate of the Furious helmer talks Director’s Cut
Universal’s box office smash The Fate of the Furious hits DVD and Blu-ray this coming week, complete with an extended and unrated Director’s Cut featuring an additional 13 minutes of footage, and director F. Gary Gray has been chatting to CinemaBlend about what fans can expect from this new version. “It’s 13 minutes longer, and […]
Spider-Man: Homecoming to open huge, Paul Walker returning to Fast and Furious, new Batman trilogy and more – Daily News Roundup
HOMECOMING BRING HOME THE GOLD After a string of incredibly positive reviews, it looks like the opening weekend for Marvel Studios/Sony’s Spider-Man: Homecoming could be huge. The studio has projected a modest $80 million domestically but the film could earn anything between $85-$110 million, and $200 million worldwide. This would best both The Amazing Spider-Man […]
A CGI Paul Walker was considered for The Fate of the Furious
A CGI version of the late Paul Walker was considered for The Fate of the Furious according to the film’s director. The passing of Paul Walker was a shock to fans around the world and ultimately led Furious 7 using CGI to send off his character in the right way. Well according to F. Gary […]
Blade in the MCU, Fast & Furious star quitting franchise, Deadpool 2 casting and more – Daily News Roundup
IT WOULD BE COOL Ever since Marvel Studios reaquired the rights to Blade, there has been a lot of chatter about the Day Walker entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe in some capacity, with rumours of a Netflix series and even a female-led version. Original Blade actor Wesley Snipes even hinted at a return. In a […]
Michelle Rodriguez threatens to quit Fast & Furious franchise over representation of women
Michelle Rodriguez has taken to Instagram to mark the digital release of The Fate of the Furious and essentially threaten that if something doesn’t change with regards to the representation of women in the franchise (where most are simply window-dressing eye-candy) she will exit her role as Dom’s love interest, Letty. “The Fate of the Furious is […]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Fate of the Furious and Beauty and the Beast hit box office milestones
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 may have ever-so-narrowly missed out on top spot at the North American box office, coming in second place with $35.3 million behind Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant on $36 million, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel has chalked up another two box office milestones. The James Gunn-directed sequel has passed […]